Your favorite Cartoon opening themes

[strawberryjuice]

Sorry if this had been done before, but here we go.

So what are some of your favorite opening credit themes? I always thought Invader Zim (I really liked the more headbanging if you'd describe it that way, feel of the cartoon. It just sounded awsome and something you could listen to over and over) and South Park (It's just plain catchy, something you would catch yourself singing or humming to) had pretty good songs. Same with the Rocko's modern life theme (I just liked the way the song sounded. It was composed well and it was nice tot he ears).

[J-man]

Futurama has a great opening theme that took 3 months to make, iirc.

Also, The Simpson's alternate endings to their opening theme have always been delightful to watch.

[strawberryjuice]

Futurama has a great opening theme that took 3 months to make, iirc.

Also, The Simpson's alternate endings to their opening theme have always been delightful to watch.
AW! I can't believe I forgot to mention Futurama.

[Rud]

Doug, it was awesome

[Dee]

If this turns into a list thread, it will be closed. Please see the List Thread Rules Post (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=197356).

Please tell us your reasons for your picks.

[J-man]

We promise to be good :)

Oh, and I also loved the Inspector Gadget opening theme, where it showed all the cool stuff he could do with his mechanical-ness. Man, that was a classic.

[strawberryjuice]

We promise to be good :)

Oh, and I also loved the Inspector Gadget opening theme, where it showed all the cool stuff he could do with his mechanical-ness. Man, that was a classic.
Yeah! it was composed really well. I like the whole detctive thing going on with the song (duh XD) withought being corny! (in the cheesy bad way)

[Tobias]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (80's, although the current series is pretty catchy as well). Man, that theme song really got you pumped up to watch the show, especially back in the day. Who didn't get excited when you saw the Turtles springing out of the van as April watched in the sideview mirror?

[Silverstar]

Some of my faves:

Ewoks-It had a exotic, world-beat-esque sound to it which made it very fetching.

Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers-it captured the essence of the show brilliantly, plus it was one of the finer examples of 80's rock.

Galaxy High School-super cool and catchy. One of the few "explain the premise" themes that was also a just plain good song.

Men in Black: The Series-the cartoon show's theme was better than the movie's theme, IMO.

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley-wacky, but catchy.

[strawberryjuice]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (80's, although the current series is pretty catchy as well). Man, that theme song really got you pumped up to watch the show, especially back in the day. Who didn't get excited when you saw the Turtles springing out of the van as April watched in the sideview mirror?
I now have that song stuck in my head haha

[Blackstar]

Droids: the Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3PO- very 80s techno, and also very cool.

Mission Hill- a great instrumental piece by the band Cake. I liked Mission Hill's closing theme also.

[judyindisguise]

Oddly enough, I like the Family Guy theme. Heck of a lot better than I like the show. And (yes, I'm a broken record) I like the World of Quest theme. Arrogant (and yet likeable) little Nestor and cranky old Quest singing about each other ("My pal Quest does whatever I want!" "Man, I've really gotta lose that little runt!") *snort* Love it. And Teen Titans. I don't know why I like that one. I just do. And I like the Pucca theme. Cool guitar riff and "Wall of Sound" followup. Really, really decent.

[Nexonius]

Batman: The Animated Series (1992-1995): Any real fan of Batman loves this intro. Danny Elfman and the Late Great Shirley Walker really nailed this intro. Like I said, It always felt like a awesome three hour animated movie whenever I watched an episode. the Batman and Robin intro was great also. Though this one's better. On the series note, if Tim Burton worked on the show......it would've been the Greatest Animated Series Ever. Period.

Batman The Animated Series Intro (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i7MKSxND6Q)

Superman: The Animated Series (1996-2000): The theme to the song was another great Shirley Walker score. The theme fits Superman more than any other theme On the intro part, I wished that Paul, Bruce and the rest had more time to finish the animation in the intro, though.

Superman: TAS Intro (1996) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoVPbRB7t3U)

The New Batman/Superman Adventures (1997-2000): Though not better than Batman's, this fused both worlds of Batman and Superman. The first part of the theme song fells like Batman: TAS' theme, while you'll get a couple of seconds later, you'd feel like if Shirley remixed the Superman intro. Then the rest blends in together smoothly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JQ_spwuH_o (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCfK6GZOaMQ&feature=related)

Heck, I even made a parody of it with Eek! The Cat!The New Eek!/Thunderlizards Adventures (1994-1997) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCfK6GZOaMQ&feature=related)

The Batman (2004-2008, Not the seasons with Robin and Batgirl):
A good modernized theme with the guitar playing. Pretty catchy. Sadly, the series itself wasn't that good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gVRID0uHKc

The Twisted Tales Of Felix The Cat (1995-1997)

Although, I didn't too much like the old Felix, the theme song was kicking. Freaking Rock mixed with the elements of the Looney World of Felix and his friends. Speaking of Rock....

Twisted Tales of Felix Theme Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE6ltfaWGJg&feature=related)

Grim & Evil (2001-2003, Not Evil Con Carne's or Billy and Mandy's)

After a very long "evil laugh contest" between Grim and Hector, the intro gets to the real part, which is short, though, but still good. Real kickbutt theme right here.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJj4m0-4ddk

Eek! That Cat/Eek! Stravaganza (1992-1993/1994-1997)

Almost every Fox Kids fan knew how this intro started. The first part was like a parody of Superman's theme (kind of). Then we'd get all Rock-N-Roll in the middle. It was the right intro for Eek.

Eek! The Cat Intro (1992-1993) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHJl4aE2vR4&feature=related)



The Terrible Thunderlizards (1993-1997) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIRhBJvgJ5s&feature=related)

The Terrible Thunderlizards Intro (1993-1994) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIRhBJvgJ5s&feature=related)

Dee Snider puts the Rock into this theme song with some Metal in the mix. Sounded like Alice In Chains.


The Best of both worlds (A Remix of Eek's theme song).

Eek! And The Terrible Thunderlizards Intro (1993-1994) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnWdGdB6NAg&feature=related)


They're Animany. Totally Insaney. Here's The Show's Namey. And it's not the Animaniacs.

Eek! Stravaganza Intro (1994-1996) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymGVEX5ryA8&feature=related)

Eek! Stravaganza Short Intro (1996-1997) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s4e7z01Ywo&feature=related)


The Mask (1995-1997 and the syndicated intro)

The Mask Intro (1995) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRpFZ7o50Cs)

The Mask: The Animated Series--Syndicated Opening (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JswZZPR0j3c&feature=related)

Forget Jim Carrey as The Mask, Rob Paulsen nailed it for the two years. This....Is The MASK!! Smoking!


As I was 19 years old, I used to like the Gummi Bears theme song. Now, I just skip the intro and head onto the show.

[Tobias]

The Mask (1995-1997 and the syndicated intro)

Forget Jim Carrey as The Mask, Rob Paulsen nailed it for the two years. This....Is The MASK!! Smoking!
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Never cared for the syndicated intro. Hopefully if the series ever sees a full DVD release beyond the one measly disc of two episodes that Wal-Mart had packaged with Son of the Mask when it was released, they'll use the CBS intro for the whole series.

[The Huntsman]

I don’t have a favorite theme song, though I usually prefer theme songs that are merely instrumental; I’m not sure why, but I typically dislike theme songs that contain lyrics.

[Classic Speedy]

One of the coolest intros ever is Duckman, which appropriately looks like a pulp comic book and has constantly changing backgrounds. It's one of those which is fun to slo-mo to catch all the action. The seedy detective-flavored theme is catchy, too.

The Simpsons is always fun due to its plethora of couch gags keeping things fresh. And of course, the Danny Elfman theme is now a legendary part of pop culture.

Ren & Stimpy's opening theme is awesome; I can listen to it over and over again. And even though the opening video was just clips from "Big House Blues", they worked wonderfully with the music, and at any point in the song, I can recall what clip is used at that exact moment.

Angry Beavers has a fun intro, with the two beavers fighting each other through an ever-changing abstract landscape. Upbeat trumpet-heavy tune, too.

Tiny Toons and Animaniacs have not only memorable music and quotable lyrics but great storyboarding with all the action that happens in a minute of time.

I used to like Family Guy's opening but after seeing it hundreds of times I'm now officially sick of it. I actually prefer it when they have special title cards in its place, like the "Road to..." episodes.

[judyindisguise]

AW! I can't believe I forgot to mention Futurama.

And I forgot about the Simpsons. :ack: Probably the best toon opening theme ever.

[Dr.Pepper]

Gummi Bears- I was never into the show that much but the theme was so awesome

New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh- I don't know. It always sounded like some professional singer

Futurama- I love the beat

[Jeff Harris]

As a child of the 80s, I have much love for the themes composed by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy. For those that were too young to know or too old to care (as well as those inbetween), they comprised the bulk of theme songs for DiC, including Inspector Gadget, Heathcliff, Beverly Hills Teens, Dennis the Menace, Dinosaucers, ALF, C.O.P.S., and M.A.S.K., Ruby-Spears shows like Punky Brewster and Saturday Supercade, and Filmation shows like Masters of the Universe and She-Ra. When Saban launched his own production company, it didn't surprise me that they continued the hits with Kidd Video, Samurai Pizza Cats, Tom Sawyer, Super Dave, Grimm's Fairy Tale Theater, and a few live-action shows you might have heard of. The style was always a simple yet fun melody that could be recognized every time you heard it. Quintessential 80s nostalgia.

The theme song to Galaxy High is probably one of the best vocal theme songs ever composed for an animated series. Lyrically-speaking, it's a story theme that essentially tells the plot of the vastly underrated sci-fi comedy about a pair of students (Doyle, the high school athletic star, and Amy, the smartest girl in school lacking in popularity) who are chosen to represent Earth at an interstellar high school only to find their fortunes reversed (Amy's intelligence makes her very popular while Doyle finds himself struggling to adapt to new surroundings). Great show. Great theme too.

Rugrats had an odd, but quirky theme to me, but I liked the "rug-rug-rug-rug"-y music boxiness about it. Needless to say, wasn't a fan of the newer theme it had adapted. Feel the same thing about theme songs to The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley and Camp Candy. Not quite normal animation themes, which is why they're pretty good to this day.

I appreciate the works of the late Shirley Walker. Though Batman: The Animated Series' original theme was largely a recomposition of Danny Elfman's theatrical score, Ms. Walker already made her mark with creating a unique score in every episode, often creating signature themes for each character, from the deviously circus-like ramp of The Joker to the cold, distantly tragic sound of Mr. Freeze. Of course, Ms. Walker composed a trio of theme songs for the DCAU, the majestic Superman theme that almost eclipse whatever John Williams had done for the character (almost, but not quite), the equally heroic Batman-Superman Adventures theme which rightfully places two of the most iconic characters in comics history among the kings, and the regal Justice League theme which seems like the summoning of knights to the battlefield. I'm also fond of the second theme song to Static Shock, which blends a urban feel with a Walkeresque atmosphere, and Batman Beyond's chaotic yet unique theme song, basically signifying that order will come from the chaos.

Ms. Walker's colleagues at Warner Bros. Animation, particularly the late Richard Stone, also contributed a lot of great themes in animation. Tiny Toon Adventures, Taz-Mania, Animaniacs, Freakazoid, and Pinky and the Brain were fun and evocative of the spirit behind each of the series.

[mojokingbee1]

The only one I can think of at the moment: "Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog". Fantastic orchestrated blending of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" and "Flight of the Bumblebee".

[Darklordavaitor]

On the series note, if Tim Burton worked on the show......it would've been the Greatest Animated Series Ever. Period.

Even then, it already is. But the version you entered in didn't do the song justice. This is how I remember (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAG_7Ky4FY4&feature=related)the TAS opening.

I could go on naming the Disney Afternoon and Warner themes all day, since nearly all of them are excellent, but, instead, one in particular I must mention, is the hardly-seen-on-Toonami original US Dragon Ball Z intro, "Rock the Dragon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-Hjf43k3Cs&feature=related)". I remember on rare days Toonami would air the movies, I'd get totally pumped up listening to it. The original Sailor Moon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD4HQQ_LXVw&feature=related) theme was great, too. I'm missing how stupid I was for liking these shows just by listening to their intros.:p

"Tank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6zDfxZ4NcE)", Cowboy Bebop's jazz-influenced intro is right up there. As classy as the amazing show itself. heck, I'd say "The Real Folk Blues, Part 2"'s only fault was that the intro didn't air with it.

As down-right-awful as Teen Titans (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OremM5ThxUU)and Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-T59L4n-Jo&feature=related) were, I have to say, Puffy did a great job with both intros. They're the queens of J-Pop for a reason.

Speaking of "down-right-awful" and "J-Pop", Azumanga Daioh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kf5d9xul-4)'s intro for you guys, too.

OK, one Warner intro. Batman Beyond (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdTbiLku48)'s. Techno-metal. Great, trippy stuff. And Samurai Jack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUaCtgto0fo)'s, too. For some reason, I always combine the two together.

To end everything, the most well-known them song of all time, unabridged (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZc4MpPWjc0)

[Classic Speedy]

Speaking of "down-right-awful" and "J-Pop", Azumanga Daioh (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kf5d9xul-4)'s intro for you guys, too. Hey, I like that intro. It's one of the few anime intros I don't mind watching over and over.

[Darklordavaitor]

Hey, I like that intro. It's one of the few anime intros I don't mind watching over and over.
I said I liked the intro. It's the show I'm not too found with.

[Jeff Harris]

Who are you the thread police?!

I named those themes because I think they are good and I like them.

If that explaination isn't good enough then tough.Well . . . I'm not a thread police, but I am a moderator, and you are breaking one of the rules of the land. And the rule of the land is not to just create lists without a reason. Tell WHY you like them. Any monkey can make a list, but here at Toon Zone, we're a thinking community. We explain things rather than just throw things out there.

There's also a rule against linking to YouTube links as well, so, technically speaking, you kind of broke two rules here. That said, you have to explain why you like them.


Heathcliff and the Catillac CatsYou too, Brandon.

[Rud]

These are my favorite opening themes

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this show rocked, it was the most propaganda filled action show ive ever seen, i watched it on CN when they had the super saturday thing realy late at night.

was this show ever popular outside america?

[Dee]

Since some people don't seem to want to follow the List thread Rules, I'm going to remind people one last time.

PLEASE EXPLAIN YOUR CHOICES.

Posting a list will result in warnings being issued.

[Daphne Blake]

I think mine is probably the Animaniacs theme as it contains what you think of as cartoon classic. Catchy, wacky and pure fun and nonsense, what more do you want? Also the Pinky and The Brain song is brilliant, I'm always finding myself inpersonating it.

[Chiptooth]

I think the one opening theme that has stuck with me the most lately is Freakazoid! It does everything that a cartoon theme song should do - encapsulates the whole premise of what you're about to see without you having to see previous episodes - and does it in a way that is completely in tune to the absurdist nature of the show, from the lyrics that set out to have as little narrative logic as possible ("His home base is the Freakalair! Freakazoid! Fricassee! Floyd the Barber cuts his hair! Freakazoid! Chimpanzee!") to cramming in an appearance by just about every character who shows up in the course of the series from Mo-Ron to Lonnie Tallbutt. Basically it manages to make perfect sense and be bat-crap crazy at the same time. :D Plus you don't hear a lot of cartoon theme songs these day with a jazz beat to them. ;)

[Justy]

The theme song to Galaxy High is probably one of the best vocal theme songs ever composed for an animated series. Lyrically-speaking, it's a story theme that essentially tells the plot of the vastly underrated sci-fi comedy about a pair of students (Doyle, the high school athletic star, and Amy, the smartest girl in school lacking in popularity) who are chosen to represent Earth at an interstellar high school only to find their fortunes reversed (Amy's intelligence makes her very popular while Doyle finds himself struggling to adapt to new surroundings). Great show. Great theme too.
Great to see that not everybody has forgotton this excellent show from 1986. I always felt it was kind of the U.S. version of Urusei Yatsura--not exactly the same setup, but lots of alien gags. FYI, the excellent theme, as well as most of the music in the series, was written and performed by former Eagles guitarist Don Felder.

[tiger45]

Many of opening themes I liked were picked already, but I got some new ones to add.

Both the original Johnny Quest and the New Adventures theme. The original's theme evokes the whole 60's spy vibe the show carries and the way the song rises into a triumphent mood when the characters are introduced really brings it together (I suck at explaining).

The new JQ is just a cool remix.

David the Gnome has such a cheerful tune; it was perfect for children, but though it was a "quick" "manufactured" theme, its an alright song by itself.

Little Bear brings joy like David the Gnome. I've heard that all of the songs in Little Bear are true classical pieces and I got to invest some time and money to find them out.

[Bubblegum Girl]

Thunder Cats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojzbk-GkMnY) - This opening is so well animated not to mention epic looking. :p

PPGZ Opening 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk83Uut9C7k) - Wasn't much of a fan of the series but the opening was pretty neat. ;)

The Wuzzles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dm1qbbki6z4) - I really wanted to see this show when I was younger...:sweat: The opening is so catchy and colorful.

[strawberryjuice]

I think the one opening theme that has stuck with me the most lately is Freakazoid! It does everything that a cartoon theme song should do - encapsulates the whole premise of what you're about to see without you having to see previous episodes - and does it in a way that is completely in tune to the absurdist nature of the show, from the lyrics that set out to have as little narrative logic as possible ("His home base is the Freakalair! Freakazoid! Fricassee! Floyd the Barber cuts his hair! Freakazoid! Chimpanzee!") to cramming in an appearance by just about every character who shows up in the course of the series from Mo-Ron to Lonnie Tallbutt. Basically it manages to make perfect sense and be bat-crap crazy at the same time. :D Plus you don't hear a lot of cartoon theme songs these day with a jazz beat to them. ;)
Freakazoid FTW! :D

[DarthGonzo]

I don't think this thread is long for this world.

So I'll take a quick moment to give some props to the Disney animated series of the late '80s and early '90s. So many great themes, especially the ones for Ducktales, Rescue Rangers and Darkwing Duck.

And what kid in the late 1980s didn't get pumped whenever the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles intro started?

[Storm Eagle]

After seeing that video where students at Rutgers University were singing the old TMNT theme song, I've started to garner a greater appreciation for the opening theme. I'm also huge on the M.A.S.K. opening theme.

[Racattack!Force]

The Simpsons - I can't stop listening it. XP I hum it a lot...even in the shower. :sweat: One of the greatest themes in history.

[Tobias]

I need to add JEM. Yes, I'm addicted to the Jem theme song, I don't care if it was designed for girls, I loved both openings, and all the music that came with this show.

The animation was also pretty neat, and very MTV like (when they played music, at least).

[J. B. Warner]

I'm a little surprised that I'm the first one to mention the intro to "Dilbert". The music is wild and catchy enough as it is, but the animation that went with it was just as energetic, most of it done as one long continuous shot following a paper airplane sailing through the cubicle village and wreaking havoc (the shot of Alice with her hair on fire about to deck Wally with her keyboard always makes me laugh).

[Jackson54]

Obviously, in my opinion, The Simpsons Opening Sequence is the greatest opening I ever seen.

[Racattack!Force]

I'm a little surprised that I'm the first one to mention the intro to "Dilbert". The music is wild and catchy enough as it is, but the animation that went with it was just as energetic, most of it done as one long continuous shot following a paper airplane sailing through the cubicle village and wreaking havoc (the shot of Alice with her hair on fire about to deck Wally with her keyboard always makes me laugh).
Do you know where I can see that opening?

[J. B. Warner]

Do you know where I can see that opening?

I think it's on RetroJunk, but the sound is a little out of sync with the picture.

[Racattack!Force]

I think it's on RetroJunk, but the sound is a little out of sync with the picture.
...Man that theme song is awesome. :cool:

[Daxdiv]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme from 1987. Catchy, gave you an idea of the premise, and one of the best themes that I watch. I hum it when I play the arcade game.

[J-man]

I've always liked the Metalocalypse opening theme song, as it's pretty insane guitar-wise and the lyrics are funny. How they show the characters is pretty cool, too, but the murdercycle part is pretty lousy.

I also like the ATHF theme, as it's very catchy, not to mention hilarious.

[Baltofan]

One of the best are Krypto the Super Dog.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XefBGmUWe9k

[Daphne Blake]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme from 1987. Catchy, gave you an idea of the premise, and one of the best themes that I watch. I hum it when I play the arcade game.

Wow, how could I forget that classic?

[Schuyler]

80s Cartoon awesomeness!!

Mighty Orbots

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLcJXR7twoQ

M.A.S.K

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R562_313v0Q

Spiral Zone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCpMl8UK1SY

I can keep listing, but there is just to much 80s goodness

This is not a cartoon opening, but a cartoon movie opening, which I think is the best ever!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN034sBeF4c

Yoooo joe!

[Zubby]

I'll say 'The Venture Brothers' for the win.

Seriously, is there a better opening theme out there? If so, I haven't heard it.

Other favorites:
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
Animaniacs
The Tick (it was fun watching it with closed captioning turned on. Yes, they tried to write out the 'lyrics').
I liked the Teen Titans theme, but kind of got tired of it by the end.
Futurama
The Simpsons

[ROBOTRON]

The WB had a special opening theme for the Batman/Superman show in the late 90's early 2000's. That was the bestest. Check it out on YT since I don't think I can link it as its against TZ policy.:sweat:

[J-man]

The WB had a special opening theme for the Batman/Superman show in the late 90's early 2000's. That was the bestest. Check it out on YT since I don't think I can link it as its against TZ policy.:sweat:

Additionally, you can't even discuss any possible links to copyrighted material!

[Daphne Blake]

Earthworm Jim has an excellent opening too. It's catchy and funny! I even try and imitate the voice

[ROBOTRON]

Additionally, you can't even discuss any possible links to copyrighted material!

:sweat: - aight.

[Nexonius]

As a child of the 80s, I have much love for the themes composed by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy. For those that were too young to know or too old to care (as well as those inbetween), they comprised the bulk of theme songs for DiC, including Inspector Gadget, Heathcliff, Beverly Hills Teens, Dennis the Menace, Dinosaucers, ALF, C.O.P.S., and M.A.S.K., Ruby-Spears shows like Punky Brewster and Saturday Supercade, and Filmation shows like Masters of the Universe and She-Ra. When Saban launched his own production company, it didn't surprise me that they continued the hits with Kidd Video, Samurai Pizza Cats, Tom Sawyer, Super Dave, Grimm's Fairy Tale Theater, and a few live-action shows you might have heard of. The style was always a simple yet fun melody that could be recognized every time you heard it. Quintessential 80s nostalgia.

The theme song to Galaxy High is probably one of the best vocal theme songs ever composed for an animated series. Lyrically-speaking, it's a story theme that essentially tells the plot of the vastly underrated sci-fi comedy about a pair of students (Doyle, the high school athletic star, and Amy, the smartest girl in school lacking in popularity) who are chosen to represent Earth at an interstellar high school only to find their fortunes reversed (Amy's intelligence makes her very popular while Doyle finds himself struggling to adapt to new surroundings). Great show. Great theme too.

Rugrats had an odd, but quirky theme to me, but I liked the "rug-rug-rug-rug"-y music boxiness about it. Needless to say, wasn't a fan of the newer theme it had adapted. Feel the same thing about theme songs to The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley and Camp Candy. Not quite normal animation themes, which is why they're pretty good to this day.

I appreciate the works of the late Shirley Walker. Though Batman: The Animated Series' original theme was largely a recomposition of Danny Elfman's theatrical score, Ms. Walker already made her mark with creating a unique score in every episode, often creating signature themes for each character, from the deviously circus-like ramp of The Joker to the cold, distantly tragic sound of Mr. Freeze. Of course, Ms. Walker composed a trio of theme songs for the DCAU, the majestic Superman theme that almost eclipse whatever John Williams had done for the character (almost, but not quite), the equally heroic Batman-Superman Adventures theme which rightfully places two of the most iconic characters in comics history among the kings, and the regal Justice League theme which seems like the summoning of knights to the battlefield. I'm also fond of the second theme song to Static Shock, which blends a urban feel with a Walkeresque atmosphere, and Batman Beyond's chaotic yet unique theme song, basically signifying that order will come from the chaos.

Ms. Walker's colleagues at Warner Bros. Animation, particularly the late Richard Stone, also contributed a lot of great themes in animation. Tiny Toon Adventures, Taz-Mania, Animaniacs, Freakazoid, and Pinky and the Brain were fun and evocative of the spirit behind each of the series.


Well to be actual, Bruce Broughton did the Tiny Toon Adventures theme, even though Richard Stone did music sometimes on Tiny Toons.

[Mist]

Invader Zim. Its has a very 'cool' slick feel to it, with hints of grim and forboding in the music.

Also, Sonic the Hedgehog SatAM. Very action-filled, catchy song, and thev animation looked a bit better than the animation in the actual episodes.

[Anarky]

Sorry if this had been done before, but here we go.

So what are some of your favorite opening credit themes? I always thought Invader Zim (I really liked the more headbanging if you'd describe it that way, feel of the cartoon. It just sounded awsome and something you could listen to over and over) and South Park (It's just plain catchy, something you would catch yourself singing or humming to) had pretty good songs. Same with the Rocko's modern life theme (I just liked the way the song sounded. It was composed well and it was nice tot he ears).

I liked the original Rocko theme. They changed it once or twice later in its run, just felt out of sync to me.

[Anarky]

no order but

Invader Zim: great visuals and militaristic synthesizer music

Batman: TAS - original version and the montage revamp at the end of its run on FOX

The New Superman/Batman Adventures: the hybrid intro when KWB has the Superman/Batman Hour. It's a shame that intro neer made it to dvd as an easter egg

The Spectacular Spider-Man: I like the homage to Amazing Fantasy #15and the song is catchy. Also like the sci-fi guitar riff

Gargoyles: I left my dvds back home but I believe the 1st season didn't have Goliath's monologue. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Perhaps it was just for the first 5 eps. Either way, the score was great and when they did add the monologue, it added some punch at the end: "AND WE LIVE AGAIN!!!"

The Venture Bros: Season 1. I preferred the S1 intro over S2.

Teen Titans: catchy theme, nice "intro" of the Titans and their powers

Justice League: there are haters but I liked the CG intro

Avatar: you get bending, a concise summary, and the dramatic cue before the title card

Megas XLR: corny song but I like the still of Jamie getting smacked across the face!

Samurai Jack: Mako Monologue. 'Nuff said!

TMNT (2K3): though I don't care for the actually song, the visuals are amazing however the S4+Ninja Tribunal openers are too choppy.

Cowboy Bebop: the theme rocks, great visuals and colors
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: it's so absurd it's good. Before ATHF, 99% of you 'Zoners had never heard of Schooly D.

[Anarky]

I'll say 'The Venture Brothers' for the win.

Seriously, is there a better opening theme out there? If so, I haven't heard it.

Other favorites:
Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
Animaniacs
The Tick (it was fun watching it with closed captioning turned on. Yes, they tried to write out the 'lyrics').
I liked the Teen Titans theme, but kind of got tired of it by the end.
Futurama
The Simpsons

I concur, The Tick scat was a great opener.

back to superheroes, I loved the revamped opener for Season Three of X-Men: Evolution. They added Beast as well as a mean guitar riff for the Brotherhood and Acolytes montage followed by Xavier hitting the ground (from the Mesmero episode "Mindbender" I believe)

[Harvey Two Face]

Batman Beyond has a pretty awesome intro, gotta love Batman.

[Silverstar]

Batman Beyond has a pretty awesome intro, gotta love Batman.


I was never all that into Batman Beyond, and there are other superheroes I like more than Batman, but yeah, the BB theme was kick-ass.

[Classic Speedy]

I liked the original Rocko theme. They changed it once or twice later in its run, just felt out of sync to me. Hmm, I actually like the B-52s version better than the original.